Emotional Regulation with Danielle Sullivan

What this episode covers

In this special episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, Samantha welcomes back Danielle Sullivan. Danielle will be a panelist at the Neurodiversity and Harmony Summit, where she will present a 20-minute deep dive on co-regulation. During this episode, Danielle explains the concept of co-regulation, emphasizing its importance in balancing emotions between two individuals, whether they are parents and children, romantic partners, or friends. She highlights the challenges of co-regulating with neurodivergent children and provides practical advice for parents to help their children develop self-regulation skills while also maintaining their own emotional balance. For more insights, listeners are encouraged to sign up for the summit at everybrainisdifferent.com. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:34 Understanding Co-Regulation 01:17 Challenges of Co-Regulation with Neurodivergent Kids 02:16 Practical Tips for Parents 03:22 Teaching Emotional Intelligence 05:30 Summit Details and Conclusion